The EKF is pleased to announce the appointments of a new squad administration team. Following a recruitment process the following positions have been appointed to:

Senior Squad Administrator – Gregg Peers

Squad Administrator – Isla Hall

Squad Administrator – Sally Boakes

The roles will report into the performance department and each role will have a specific lead area of responsibility.

Gregg Peers - Gregg will lead the team on a day to day basis. Through the Performance Director’s will have lead responsibility for Policies, procedures and social media and be the key point of contact in relation to these areas. Gregg will also support the referees Department.

Isla Hall – Isla will have lead responsibility for the National Squad. Liaising with Performance Director’s, National Coaches and Chief Referee to organise selections, squad training sessions / venues, registration and organising international competitions.

Sally Boakes – Sally will have lead responsibility for the Regional Squads. Liaising with Performance Director’s, Regional Coaches and the Referees Department, to organise selections, squad training session / venue, registration and working with the EKF Competitions Committee to organise the annual Battle of the Teams Regional event.

Below is a short introduction to Gregg, Isla and Sally.

Gregg Peers

I am currently working in the NHS as Clinical Governance and Quality Manager. This role sees me provide high level administrative support to the Clinical Directors of the Trust. It is performing administrative work at this high level (with previous experience supporting Senior Commissioners) that makes me ideally suited to oversee the administrative functions for the EKF Squad. With a Business Admin Level 3 qualification as well as a Masters in Law this will enable me to ensure that admin is completed to a high standard but also in accordance with legal practices.

I have also practiced karate since the age of 5. It is this passion which has collided with my professional career which has made me eager to get involved and together with my EKF Administration colleagues help the squad achieve its full potential.

Isla Hall

I became involved in karate thirteen years ago when my daughter joined a karate after school club aged five. I have run my own club for the past six years and have been General Secretary and Safeguarding Officer for Wadokai England and Safeguarding Officer for Aiwakai for the past three years.

I have unofficially undertaken an administrative role for EKF over the past four months; helping with preparations for the Junior and Senior European Championships, during this time I have very much enjoyed getting to know the EKF Board, coaches and athletes. I am now looking forward to now undertaking this role in an official capacity and working with my colleagues on the EKF squad Administration team.

Sally Boakes

I became involved in karate after my daughter started with a local traditional club aged 12. Over the years I have gained karate administration experience and a good knowledge of the sport and have travelled many times internationally to support the England Squad.

Outside karate I am Credit Control Manager for North Yorkshire County Council and prior to this worked as a secretary for a large agricultural firm and have over 30 years experience working in an office environment.

I’m looking forward to putting my skills, experience and knowledge to use as part of the EKF Squad Administration Team.